APS Bomet Fc Suspended From NSL League And Relegated FKF Division One
APS Bomet have been suspended from the 2022/2023 FKF National Super League and relegated to the 2023/2024 FKF Men’s Division One League.
”We wish to inform you that APS BOMET FC has been suspended from the FKF National Super league 2022/2023 season and relegated to the FKF Men Division one League 2023/2024 season.
Further, we wish to draw your attention to article 3.1.6. of the FKF Rules and Regulations Governing Kenyan Football (2019) stating that; In the event that a team or both teams in a scheduled fixture fails to turn up or turn(s) up for the match but refuse(s) to play, either team or both shall be docked three (3) points and two (2) goals from those already accumulated or those to be accumulated. Additional sanctions may be imposed on the team(s)” Read part of the statement sent to football stakeholders by FKF Head of Leagues & Competitions Doreen Nabwire
Dimba Patriots, Kona Rangers, and Mayenje Santos have also been suspended from the FKF Men Division One League for the 2022/2023 season and relegated to the 2023/2024 FKF Men Division Two League.
The suspensions are a result of failure to honor three matches without providing an acceptable explanation in writing.
Rule 3.1.12 of the FKF rules and regulations governing Kenyan football (2019), states that “Any club in a league format that does not turn up for three (3) fixtures in a season and their explanation, under Rule 3.1.7. is not accepted in all the three (3) incidences to the FKF National Leagues and Competitions Committee, shall be suspended for the rest of the season, shall be relegated to a lower league for the next season and may face other disciplinary action.”
Fortune Sacco who have also not honored their matches in the National Super League went to court and obtained orders restraining FKF from taking any action against the club (including docking of points and/or relegation) pending the hearing and determination of the petition
The standings of all affected competitions have been updated to reflect the suspensions.
But in a rejoinder, The said clubs; Aps Bomet, Fortune sacco , Mayenje Santos, Dimba Patriots and Kona Rangers have termed the move by FKF to relegate them as Illegal, null and void.
”We have several active matters in Court including SDT E036 of 2022, HCJR No. 5 of 2022, and PET No. E001 of 23 Meru and therefore until these matters are fully heard and determined we cannot play in any lower league therefore the issue of promotion and relegation is stillactive in Court. FKF at the moment does not have the authority nor legal mandate to purport to relegate any Therefore the action by FKF is a clear contempt of court.” Reads part of the statement
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